‘It’s not every day you see that’ | Small plane loses control upon landing at private San Antonio runway, ends up on street

Two people were onboard at the time. SAN ANTONIO — No injuries were reported after a small plane lost control while trying to land on a private north-side runway and instead crashed into a fence, prompting a response from Bexar County authorities.  San Antonio police officials say the aircraft didn’t slow down enough upon landing, … Read more

8 decades later, second-generation Holocaust survivor upholds family’s legacy

Philip Markowicz and Ruth Fajerman eventually settled in Toledo after being liberated from concentration camps. Dr. Allen Markowicz carries on his parents’ legacy. TOLEDO, Ohio — Dr. Allen Markowicz is a father, grandfather and husband. He’s a retired physician and professor of medicine at the University of Toledo. But the story of his parents started … Read more

UTSA Athletics hopes $5 million streaming effort can build its brand, help with recruiting

Roadrunners sports is going state of the art with new broadcast control rooms. SAN ANTONIO — Football is the king of all college sports, and at most universities around the country it effectively functions as its own standalone entity.  That’s the case at UTSA, too, but Roadrunner Athletics is taking steps this spring to ensure … Read more

Why Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected in Tuesday’s game against Oakland

If he’s punished, Ronel Blanco will likely face a 10-game suspension. HOUSTON — After tossing three shutout innings against Oakland on Tuesday, Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco was ejected for apparently having a foreign substance on his glove. Umpires made the call after checking Blanco’s glove for foreign substances as he took the mound … Read more